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Arts
Hong Kong's arts scene is more vibrant than its reputation suggests. There
are musical ensembles of all persuasions, an assortment of theatre groups,
Chinese and modern dance troupes, and numerous art organisations. The
West Kowloon Cultural District is one of Asia's most ambitious cultural pro-
jects. Government funds allow organisers to bring in top international per-
formers, and the number of international arts festivals hosted here seems to
grow each year.
Art
Hong Kong is one of the three most important art auction centres in the world, along with
New York and London. Theoretically, it can only get stronger, given that China has already
surpassed the US as the world's largest market for art and antiques. Despite some industry
concern about the ability of the Chinese market to promote stable, long-term growth, Hong
Kong will continue to ride the bull wave nimbly - and with gusto - for as long as the over-
heated market keeps its lid on.
Contemporary Hong Kong art tends not to bother too much with grandiose narratives
about nationhood and religion, preferring to take an introverted view of the world and ex-
pressing visions of Chinese-ness outside of the national frame.
The best sources for information on Hong Kong and Asian art are Asian Art News
( www.asianartnews.com ) , the free monthly Art Map ( www.artmap.com.hk ), the Asia Art
Archive ( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 2815 1112; www.aaa.org.hk ; 233 Hollywood Rd, 11th fl,
Hollywood Centre; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat) and the Hong Kong International Association
of Art Critics ( www.aicahk.org ).
Top Museums for Hong Kong Art
Hong Kong Museum of Art (Tsim Sha Tsui)
Hong Kong Arts Centre (Wan Chai)
Asia Society Hong Kong (Admiralty)
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